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Pony Tanks // Sewing For Women

Monday, July 17, 2017

It is the knit tank of dreams I didn't even know I had. It hugs in all the right places and skims over all the rest. Can anyone else relate to the mom-tummy that is left after 3 kiddos? This, my friends... It is just the most flattering top!

Taking care of the info... This tank pattern is designed by Gabriela of Chalk and Notch, and also comes with a tank dress option. Both views feature a v-neckline and hi-low hemline. The neckline and armsyces are finished with traditional knit bands.

The recommended fabric for this pattern is rayon, bamboo, and modal jerseys. I don't know about you, but I have amassed a decent collection of rayon spandex jerseys, and while it is a great fabric, I'm not that huge of a fan of standard t-shirts made from it. I find that it can be clingy to all my lumps and bumps. Well, not this pattern! It swings away from the lumps and bumps, all while draping beautifully. I have found the holy grail for my stash.

Oh and did I mention (with my 2 inches in length taken out) it only takes a YARD of fabric???? I hear angels singing.

Gabriela also has a super informative post about different fabric types you can use for this pattern here, plus loads of inspiration photos.

Have I convinced you yet that I love this pattern?

Let me show you the back!

I love the shape of the back, it is cut in far enough to be super flattering, but not far enough to require a racerback bra.

The underarm coverage is perfect as well.

So let's talk a little bit about sizing. I sized down one size, just to have a slightly more fitted look across the top, and shortened the top by 2 inches. These are both just personal preference in how I prefer things to fit my body. Because I sized down, the back fits a little tighter than designed and sometimes my bra strap does like to peek. Nothing a simple bra strap holder doesn't fix!

This shibori fabric is rayon spandex from Joann's. This is actually the second tank I made, the first being a black rose floral from Raspberry Creek Fabrics (similar here). She has some of the loveliest florals in her shop (see this section here for rayon spandex florals)! After I made the first one, I wore it, no joke, five days out of the six following that last hem stitch. It is true love.

I have it paired here with a brand new pair of Chi-Town Chinos, which I also believe, to be a match made in heaven! I'll be posting all about those next week!

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Hi! I'm Heidi. Handmade Frenzy is the place where I share my adventures in sewing a handmade wardrobe. I share pattern and fabric reviews, along with fashion inspiration and tips & tricks. I hope you come alongside me in my journey and feel inspired!

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